If there were any doubts that the new musical, Waitress, would reach Broadway in the spring, reviews for the show’s pre-New York try-out should allay them. Running in Cambridge at the American Repertory Theater through Sept. 27, Waitress tells of a w …Read more
Starting college is a massive life change, as students face new relationships and responsibilities. It’s no surprise, then, that mental health struggles are a growing concern amongst college students; the National Alliance for Mental Illness reports …Read more
The French word ‘Retrouvailles’ describes the complex feelings that arrive when two lovers are reunited after a very long time apart. In one moment, pangs of confusion, arousal, anger, shock, lust and even agitation are ignited when long-lost lover’s …Read more
The 2015 New York International Fringe Festival welcomes nearly 200 productions to New York City in 16 venues over 17 days. (Note: starred reviews indicated shows that have been selected for the Fringe Encore series, beginning at the Soho Playhouse o …Read more
For actors, the audition may be a dreaded thing, but it is also chance to prove themselves and show their talent. Being Seen, a funny and witty play at the New York International Fringe Festival, is about the Actor’s exhausting yet exhilarating audit …Read more
The setup of Samsun Knight’s Vanishing Point, part of the New York International Fringe Festival, is fairly straightforward: Gene (Chris Morriss) is having an affair with Maria (Sarin West), and when his dying wife Diane (Jessica Asch) discovers his …Read more
When tragedy happens, survivors and family members of victims often become obsessed with finding out who was at fault. Who let this horrible thing happen? One such tragedy occurred during WW2 when 173 people were crushed to death in the air raid shel …Read more
If you were convinced that your reality was nothing more than a staged play, would you try to change it or just wait for the next scene? In Maybe Tomorrow, part of the New York International Fringe Festival, playwright Max Mondi gives us a sweet, dar …Read more
Emily Simon’s Old Haunts, playing at the New York International Fringe Festival, follows a young Mark Robbins (Levi Satter), going back and forth from his past to present as he explores his love of poetry, a distant relationship with his father, the …Read more
According to Deborah Zoe Laufer, being a playwright is about staring into the sun. And by that I mean asking life’s biggest questions and not just expecting, but knowing that you won’t come out with any definites. Laufer has become a crucial voice in …Read more
